Vaccine Information

Vaccine Eligibility for Non-Immunocompromised 

Pfizer-BioNTech

• 6 months-4 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2^nd dose
  3. No booster recommended
• 5-17 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose (Booster): at least 5 months after 2^nd dose
• 18 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: (1^st Booster): at least 5 months after 2^nd dose 
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (2^nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1^st booster 
     • 2^nd  booster only for adults 50 years or older 

Moderna

• 6 months-17 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. No booster recommended
• 18 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: (1^st Booster): at least 5 months after 2^nd dose
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (2^nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1^st booster
     • 2^nd booster only for adults 50 years or older

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

• 18 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose (1^st Booster): at least 2 months after 1st dose, preferably Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose (2^nd Booster): at least 4 months after 2^nd dose, either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 
     • 2^nd booster only for adults 50 years or older

Vaccine Eligibility for Moderately to Severely Compromised 

Pfizer-BioNTech

• 6 months-4 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2^nd dose
  3. No booster recommended 
• 5-11 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2^nd dose
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3^rd dose
• 12 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 3 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2^nd dose
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3^rd dose
  4. 4^th to 5^th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4^th dose

Moderna

• 6 months-17 years
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 4 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2^nd dose
• 18 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose: 4 weeks after 1^st dose
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2^nd dose
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3^rd dose
  4. 4^th to 5^th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4^th dose

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

• 18 years and older
  1. 1^st to 2^nd dose (Additional dose): at least 4 weeks after 1^st dose and should be Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
  2. 2^nd to 3^rd dose (Booster): at least 2 months after 2^nd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred
  3. 3^rd to 4^th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 3^rd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred

 For more information about each different type of approved vaccine, visit the CDC's Vaccines page.

Vaccine - Booster Dose 

According to the CDC & FDA, immunocompromised individuals include people who:

• Have been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years, or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Are diagnosed with HIV and have a high viral load or low CD4 count, or are not currently taking medication to treat HIV
• Are taking drugs like high-dose steroids or other medications that may cause severe suppression of the immune system

If you are not sure whether you fit into any of these categories, please contact your medical provider. For more details, please review the CDC’s information for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.

• Which booster should you get?
  • Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States

Please review: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

Rowan County Health Department Clinics

Please use the CDC’s vaccine finder tool to schedule a second dose with any provider or call 980-432-1800 for assistance. You can also call 704-216-8777, ext 3 to book an appointment. 

Resources

• NCDHHS Vaccine Information Website
• CDC's Vaccine Information Website
• NCDHHS Vaccine FAQs (PDF)
• NCDHHS Vaccine Infographic (PDF)